"Traditional porcelain clay cannot be used in 3D printing. Therefore, we remixed the clay's components," Zeng said. "The success rate for current 3D printing technology can reach about 70 percent."

The technology allows ordinary people without ceramics training to design and produce their own ceramic wares.

"Technological development has made ceramics more accessible for young people. More young people will enjoy the craft," said Duan Zhenmin, a ceramics expert from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, known as China's ceramics capital.

The technology will also help spread traditional ceramic crafts and culture in schools.